Si's '70 Charger 500

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:thumbright: 8-)
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Photoshoot at the Krispy Kreme last summer …

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1970 Charger 500
383 | 4bbl | 727 column | PAS | PAB | buckets/buddy - check out my photos HERE

If you don't want another same old brand-new car ... you could be DODGE MATERIAL

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Outside the old School House in Trafford Park …

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1970 Charger 500
383 | 4bbl | 727 column | PAS | PAB | buckets/buddy - check out my photos HERE

If you don't want another same old brand-new car ... you could be DODGE MATERIAL

1970 Dodge Charger Registry - https://www.1970chargerregistry.com/
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In the cave …

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Si
1970 Charger 500
383 | 4bbl | 727 column | PAS | PAB | buckets/buddy - check out my photos HERE

If you don't want another same old brand-new car ... you could be DODGE MATERIAL

1970 Dodge Charger Registry - https://www.1970chargerregistry.com/
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That is a lovely looking car, You have got it spot on. 8-)
1968 Ford Fairlane 500 Wimbledon White. Currently a 302 auto but to be 410 4 speed.
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Very nice :thumbright:
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gas tank

the gas tank was off 10 years ago when I had the trunk floor done

when it was off we noticed that the top of the tank was a little pin holed

not so bad as it sounds as the ’70 Charger tank has an expansion chamber at the top of the tank for the evap system

anyhoo, it was repaired with tank repair paste and all was good

a coat of stone chip and that’s how it’s been for 10 years …

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1970 Charger 500
383 | 4bbl | 727 column | PAS | PAB | buckets/buddy - check out my photos HERE

If you don't want another same old brand-new car ... you could be DODGE MATERIAL

1970 Dodge Charger Registry - https://www.1970chargerregistry.com/
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last year I noticed that when it was brim full it leaked a little

after a few miles it was fine

hmmm, time for a new tank me thinks

bought this from Matt S just after Christmas

Spectra Premium CR9A …

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Si
1970 Charger 500
383 | 4bbl | 727 column | PAS | PAB | buckets/buddy - check out my photos HERE

If you don't want another same old brand-new car ... you could be DODGE MATERIAL

1970 Dodge Charger Registry - https://www.1970chargerregistry.com/
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when I bought the Charger the evap system was disconnected and capped off in the engine bay

I decided to go with a 68/69 tank for the replacement as it doesn’t have the evap chamber or the 4 connections to the charcoal canister in the trunk

the 68/69 to 70 tanks are externally identical, and you can get an extra gallon in :D

so off with the old …

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1970 Charger 500
383 | 4bbl | 727 column | PAS | PAB | buckets/buddy - check out my photos HERE

If you don't want another same old brand-new car ... you could be DODGE MATERIAL

1970 Dodge Charger Registry - https://www.1970chargerregistry.com/
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as said trunk floor was replaced in 2006 and as you would expect is still in good order …

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1970 Charger 500
383 | 4bbl | 727 column | PAS | PAB | buckets/buddy - check out my photos HERE

If you don't want another same old brand-new car ... you could be DODGE MATERIAL

1970 Dodge Charger Registry - https://www.1970chargerregistry.com/
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the fuel gauge has never worked

with the previous autometer gauge or the restored original gauge

the gauges themselves are fine

I’ve tested the wiring from the back of the car and all’s good

this is why it never worked …

the sender device has been lashed up to an original pickup

but look at the position of the float, it would just sit on the bottom of the tank, it’s been fastened on upside down, it can’t move!!! FFS

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1970 Charger 500
383 | 4bbl | 727 column | PAS | PAB | buckets/buddy - check out my photos HERE

If you don't want another same old brand-new car ... you could be DODGE MATERIAL

1970 Dodge Charger Registry - https://www.1970chargerregistry.com/
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cleaned the straps, all in good order ready for fresh paint …

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1970 Charger 500
383 | 4bbl | 727 column | PAS | PAB | buckets/buddy - check out my photos HERE

If you don't want another same old brand-new car ... you could be DODGE MATERIAL

1970 Dodge Charger Registry - https://www.1970chargerregistry.com/
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fresh paint, went for a steel grey

paint applied by my pal Neil with the red 70 Charger, great job …

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1970 Charger 500
383 | 4bbl | 727 column | PAS | PAB | buckets/buddy - check out my photos HERE

If you don't want another same old brand-new car ... you could be DODGE MATERIAL

1970 Dodge Charger Registry - https://www.1970chargerregistry.com/
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Spectra Premium FG68A fuel sender, strainer and float

looks like it should work a bit better than the previous lash up …

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1970 Charger 500
383 | 4bbl | 727 column | PAS | PAB | buckets/buddy - check out my photos HERE

If you don't want another same old brand-new car ... you could be DODGE MATERIAL

1970 Dodge Charger Registry - https://www.1970chargerregistry.com/
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new gas tank in and strapped up …

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1970 Charger 500
383 | 4bbl | 727 column | PAS | PAB | buckets/buddy - check out my photos HERE

If you don't want another same old brand-new car ... you could be DODGE MATERIAL

1970 Dodge Charger Registry - https://www.1970chargerregistry.com/
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